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Miter Sled

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What happens here

A large wooden cross-cut sled designed for miter cuts is demonstrated on a table saw. The sled has a fixed 45-degree fence and runners that slide accurately in the table saw's miter slots. A workpiece is placed firmly against the fence, and the sled is pushed through the spinning blade to make a precise 45-degree miter cut. Subsequently, two such miter-cut pieces are shown being joined at a corner using a brad nailer to form a perfect mitered joint, common in picture frames or box construction.

Goal: Achieve accurate 45-degree miter cuts on a table saw for corner joints.

Tools and materials

  • Brad Nailer Makita — Assembling the mitered pieces
  • Miter Sled DIY — Guiding the workpiece for miter cuts
  • Table Saw — Making the miter cuts
  • Wood Piece — The material being cut and joined